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The Ultimate Guide to Planting Tomatoes

Posted on June 23, 2020 in Gardening

Do you want to learn how to grow tomatoes at home, even if you live in an apartment? Tomatoes are some of the easiest plants to grow from seed, which makes them perfect for gardening beginners. Sun-warmed, vine-ripened tomatoes are some of the best-tasting tomatoes you’ll ever eat. We’ll show you how to plant tomatoes in pots, gro ...

The Ultimate Guide for Planting Knockout Roses in Zone 8a

Posted on June 19, 2020 in Gardening

Knockout Roses have become one of the best selling plants in history, and they’re perfect for beginners. What Are Knockout Roses? Knockout Roses are the easiest types of roses to take care of, which make them perfect for anyone new to gardening. They were bred to be disease resistant, drought tolerant, cold tolerant, and self-cleaning ...

How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed When You’re On a Budget

Posted on June 17, 2020 in Gardening

Filling a raised garden bed gets expensive fast. You need at least 6-12” of good soil depending on what you’re planting, and root vegetables (like potatoes and carrots) require a minimum of 12”. For a raised bed that’s 12 ft long x 4 ft wide x 2 ft tall, you need 48 cu ft of soil to get it 12” deep, and that leaves you with 12� ...

5 Benefits of Pine Mulch

Posted on April 24, 2020 in Mulch

gardener mulching flower bed with pine tree bark mulch

Pine mulch provides a range of benefits that make it an essential addition to most gardens. It helps to retain moisture and prevents soil-borne diseases from spreading. Pine mulch also keeps the soil moist and moderates soil temperature. There are two kinds of mulch: organic and inorganic. Organic mulch consists of formerly living material ...

How to Start a Vegetable Garden: 6 Steps for Beginners

Posted on March 4, 2020 in Gardening

Have you been dreaming of fresh vegetables from a garden that you planted and grew yourself? Growing your own vegetables can save you lots of cash in your grocery budget that could be spent on bills, savings, or doing something fun as a reward for your hard work instead. You can even save money on doctor bills because eating fresh ...